Orange Central African Republic and SES Networks Partner to Reinforce Connectivity in Country

SES (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) and Orange Central African
Republic, a leading provider of corporate telecommunications and one of
the largest mobile and internet services operators, announced today an
agreement to provide connectivity services in the Central African
Republic. Orange will be using SES Network’s IP Transit solution to
deliver faster 3G services and better-quality internet connections for
enterprises.

Orange Central African Republic and SES Networks Partner to Reinforce Connectivity in Country (Photo: Business Wire)

The solution will be delivered by SES Networks, using its Medium Earth
Orbit fleet and extensive ground infrastructure. It will allow customers
of Orange Central African Republic to enjoy unparalleled availability
and speed of internet services, never experienced before in the country.
With this new service, Orange Central African Republic will enhance the
performance of the local telecommunications sector, and bring seamless
connectivity to hundreds of thousands of Central Africans.

“A satellite-based solution is ideal for a country like Central African
Republic, with its challenging terrain and lack of terrestrial
infrastructure, resulting in low internet penetration. This new solution
offers instant reach and better speed, allowing access to the very best
of enterprise applications and a seamless user experience for all
customers,” said Corinne Lozé, CEO at Orange Central African Republic.
“We were the first operator to launch a 3G network and are currently
covering 10 cities in the country. We are also providing mobile data and
payment services in four major cities through the Orange Money service.
We are excited about our partnership with SES Networks, and what it will
bring to further improve the telecoms sector in the Central African
Republic.”

“We are delighted to partner with Orange on this extremely important
project in the Central African Republic. It will allow us to leverage
our extensive capabilities in space and on the ground, together with the
strong position Orange has in this market,” said Carole Kamaitha, Vice
President Africa at SES Networks. “Our joint efforts will provide
opportunities for local businesses and help bridge the digital divide,
bringing connectivity even in remote areas where terrestrial telecoms
infrastructures are not sufficient.”

About Orange Group

Orange is one of the world-leading telecommunications operators, with a
turnover of 40.9 billion euros in 2016 and 154,000 employees as of 31
March 2017, 95,000 of them being in France. Present in 29 countries, the
group serves 265 million clients as of 31 March 2017, of which 203
million are mobile customers and 19 million high-speed data customers.
Orange is also one of the world leaders in telecommunication services
for multinational enterprise customers under the Orange Business
Services brand. In March 2015, the group presented its new strategic
plan called “Essentials2020”, placing customers’ experience at the heart
of the company’s strategy, allowing them to avail themselves of the
digital world and the power of its high-speed networks.

About Orange Central African Republic

Orange Central African Republic is one of the major telecom operators in
the Central African Republic. Present in the country since 2007, its
mobile and internet network is deployed in Bangui and other parts of the
country. It was the first operator to launch 3G+ mobile internet in 2013
in the country, and the first operator to launch mobile banking services
with its Orange Money service. Orange Central African Republic is
renowned for its important contribution to the development of the
Central African Republic, with numerous corporate social responsibility
actions. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Orangecentrafrique
and Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeRca

About SES

SES is the world-leading satellite operator and the first to deliver a
differentiated and scalable GEO-MEO offering worldwide, with more than
50 satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and 12 in Medium Earth
Orbit (MEO). SES focuses on value-added, end-to-end solutions in two key
business units; SES Video and SES Networks. The company provides
satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet
service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and
institutions. SES’s portfolio includes the ASTRA satellite system, which
has the largest Direct-to-Home (DTH) television reach in Europe, O3b
Networks, a global managed data communications service provider, and
MX1, a leading media service provider that offers a full suite of
innovative digital video and media services.Further information
available at: www.ses.com